Luscious Lemon Crinkle Cookies: A Zesty Delight for Citrus Lovers

Lemon Crinkle Cookies are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, featuring a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies are rolled in icing sugar before baking, creating their signature crinkle appearance. The burst of lemon flavor makes each bite refreshingly delightful.

Why You'll Love This

These cookies are a citrus lover's dream, offering a vibrant lemon flavor that is both refreshing and satisfying. The crinkle effect not only makes them visually appealing but also adds a lovely texture contrast between the crisp edges and the soft center. Easy to make and even easier to love, these cookies are a sure hit for any occasion.

Perfect Occasion

Lemon Crinkle Cookies are ideal for spring and summer gatherings, picnics, or as a bright addition to a holiday cookie exchange. Their cheerful appearance and zesty flavor make them a great choice for afternoon teas or as a light dessert after a meal.

Decoration Tips

The simple yet effective technique of rolling the dough balls in icing sugar before baking ensures that these cookies have their beautiful crinkled appearance. For an extra touch of elegance, you could zest some additional lemon over the baked cookies while they are still warm.

• Ingredients:
  • 200g of caster sugar
  • 60ml of vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 10g of vanilla extract (since vanilla powder might be less common)
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Icing sugar, for coating
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  7. Once chilled, shape the dough into small balls, then roll each ball in icing sugar to coat thoroughly.
  8. Place the coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!